We titled this web exclusive 600 at Sundance not for the obvious reason, but more because ICG’smassive presence (at the world’s preeminent party celebrating filmmaking of independent vision and spirit) feels like an army descending upon Park City’s snow-bound streets. From short films to competition narratives and documentaries, to midnight genre flicks and everything in-between, the sheer creative breadth of work shot and crewed by IATSE craftsmen and women is remarkable. Consider that the Guild experience meter at Sundance this year ranges from multiple Oscar nominees like Roger Deakins, ASC and Seamus McGarvey, BSC to a first time feature by Texas-based shooter Peter Simonite (Skateland), and a sophomore Sundance effort from Patti Lee, now returning with a documentary (A Small Act) that she both shot and produced, and was picked up by HBO before a single flake of snow has fallen on the festival. Of course having an army (or armada depending on how slushy Main Street becomes) of Local 600 members to blanket Sundance this year isn’t all that surprising: indie filmmaking is an arena filled with warriors, and not for the faint of heart nor craft.

U.S. DRAMATIC COMPETITION

Blue Valentine –DP Andrij Parekhshot this intimate and shattering portrait of a disintegrating marriage. On the far side of a once-passionate romance, Cindy (Michelle Williams) and Dean (Ryan Gosling) are married with a young daughter. Hoping to save their marriage, they steal away to a theme hotel. We then encounter them years earlier, when they met and fell in love—full of life and hope. Moving fluidly between these two time periods, Blue Valentine plays like a cinematic duet whose refrain asks, where did their love go? The other Local 600 members featured in the production includeoperator Oliver Cary, A.C.’s Spencer GillisandJames Daly, andstill photographer David Russo.

The Dry Land – Cinematographer Gavin Kelly shot this drama about a soldier returning to his home in Texas and struggling to reconcile his experiences in war overseas with the life and family he left behind. Shot in Super 16mm, with a D.I. and 35mm finish, Kelly used what he describes as, “an intimate handheld style” that worked to capture the rich contrast and nuanced color tones of the Texas and New Mexico locations. “We pushed Kodak 7205 and 7219 to their limits in terms of exposure latitude,” the DP notes. Local 600 memberSterling Wigginswas also on-board as 2nd A.C.

Happythankyoumoreplease –Seamus Tierneyshot writer/director Josh Radnor’s romantic comedy about six New Yorkers negotiating love, friendship, and gratitude at a time when they’re too old to be precocious and not yet ready to be adults. Other ICG crew members on the show, which was shot on the RED camera using Hawk anamorphic lenses, were:Parris Mayhew, Steadicam operator and B-camera operator,David Isern,Steadicam operator and B-camera operator,Kathryn Comkowycz, 1st A.C., A- camera, and Marlen Schlawin, 1st A.C, B-camera and 2nd A.C., A-camera.

Hesher – DP Morgan Susserwas behind the lens for this tale of a mysterious trickster who descends on the lives of a family struggling to deal with a painful loss. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Natalie Portman, with a full union crew that included operatorsTommy LohmannandTorry Tukuafu, 1st A.C.’s Sal ConiglioandJason Garcia, 2nd A.C.’sJoey Maloney andRigney Sackley, DITNate Kalushner, and still photographerMerric

k Morton. Operator Martin Layton and A.C. Kevin Blair Rogerswere both day players on the project, which was shot with the RED camera system and anamorphic lenses.

Howl– Academy Award winners Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman bring their dramatic re-telling of the life of poet Alan Ginsberg (played by James Franco) as a young man: finding his voice, the creation of his groundbreaking poem, HOWL, and the landmark obscenity trial that followed its publication.Shot by Edward Lachman, ASC with a Local 600 team that includedoperator Gerard Sava, A.C.’sRick Gioia(1st),Chris Patak (2nd - first week only), Dan Keck(2nd), loaderJordan Levie,and still photographer JoJo Whilden.

Night Catches Us– In 1978, complex political and emotional forces are set in motion when a young man returns to the race-torn Philadelphia neighborhood where he came of age during the Black Power movement. David Tumbletyshot this indie drama.

Obselidia - Zak Mulligan shot this story of about a lonely librarian who believes love is obsolete until a road trip to Death Valley with a beguiling cinema projectionist teaches him otherwise.

Skateland –Writer/director Anthony Burns’ story is set in the early 1980s, in small-town Texas, where dramatic events force a 19-year-old skating rink manager to look at his life in a very new way. Shot byPeter Simonite, with a large ICG tea

Sympathy for Delicious- Mark Ruffalo directed this tale about a newly paralyzed DJ who gets more than he bargained for when he seeks out the world of faith healing. The stellar cast includes Orlando Bloom, Mark Ruffalo, Juliette Lewis, and Laura Linney. Local 600 members on-board included cinematographer Chris Norr, operator and 2nd Unit DP,Jon Delgado,operators Jay LevyandJennifer Stuart, A.C.’sBobby Brown,Cheli Clayton,Mark Colicci,Kristen EcckerandErik Emerson, loaderNoah Thomson, and still photographerSam Urdank.

Welcome to the Rileys –CinematographerChris Soos,1st A.C.Michael Charbonnet, 2nd A.C. Jonathan Robinson, loader Amy Vincent, and still photographerPatti Perret brought their many combined years of experience to this story of a “damaged soul” (James Gandolfini) making a business trip to New Orleans and seeking salvation by caring for a wayward young woman. Directed by Jake Scott and also starring Kristen Stewart and Melissa Leo.

Winter’s Bone–DP Michael McDonoughlensed this indie drama about an unflinching Ozark Mountain girl who hacks through dangerous social terrain as she hunts down her drug-dealing father while trying to keep her family intact. McDonough’s Local 600 crew included operatorAlan Pierce,1st A.C. Mike Burke, 2nd A.C. Megan Morris, and loaderJeff Pinette.

U.S. DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION

CASINO JACK & The United States of Money -Cinematographer Maryse Alberti continues her creative partnership with non-fiction producer/director Alex Gibney in this probing investigation into the lies, greed and corruption surrounding D.C. super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his cronies.

I’m Pat _______ Tillman -Director Amir Bar-Lev’s documentary examines the story of professional football star and decorated U.S. soldier Pat Tillman, whose family takes on the U.S. government when their beloved son dies in a “friendly fire” in

cident in Afghanistan in 2004. The film was co-shot on S16mm, HDcam, and with archival materials by cinematographersSean Kirbyand Igor MartinovicwithLudovic Littee as camera assistant.

A Small Act–When Hilde Back sponsored a young, impoverished Kenyan student, paying roughly $15 dollars per term to keep him in primary school she never expected to hear from him again. But Chris Mburu never forgot this small act of charity that helped propel him to Harvard, and become a respected UN human rights lawyer, dedicating his life to battling genocide and crimes against humanity. Mburu tries to replicate Hilde’s generosity by starting his own scholarship fund, which will educate bright kids in his village so they can also succeed and give back, but he is stunned when only two new students qualify for sponsorship. Simultaneously, Kenya falls into ethnic-based electoral violence, and Chris knows that ignorance fuels ethnic hatred and education has never been more important. Cinematographer Patti Lee sho

t and produced this feature length non-fiction profile that was picked up in advance of the festival by HBO. (Lee will be part of the Women In Film panel discussion - “Choosing Artistic Freedom” – Jan. 24th, 350 Main Street, 12-2 p.m.)

Smash His Camera- From filmmaker Leon Gast comes this story of Ron Galella - sued by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, punched out by Marlon Brando - the actions of the nation’s most notorious and reviled paparazzo opened up a Pandora’s box

of constitutional issues, from right to privacy to freedom of the press, not to mention the ever-growing vortex of celebrity worship that has now consumed American culture.Cinematography by Don Lenzer.

WAITING FOR SUPERMAN - Last year’s Sundance winner for Documentary Cinematography, Bob Richman, is back, working with fellow 600 DP

Erich Roland, in this examination of the crisis of public education in the United States. Writer/director Davis Gugenheim’s film is told through multiple interlocking stories - from a handful of students and their families whose futures hang in the balance, to the educators and reformers trying to find real and lasting solutions within a dysfunctional system.

PREMIERES

Abel – Mexican film star Diego Luna co-write and directs this story about a peculiar young boy, who while blurring reality and fantasy, assumes the responsibilities of a family man in his father’s absence. Shot by cinematographerPatrick Murguia.

The Company Men- Series television pioneer John Wells writes and directs this tale about three company men who attempt to survive a round of corporate downsizing while trying to fend off its effects on their families and their identities. The powerhouse cast includes Ben Affleck, Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Tommy Lee Jones, and Chris Cooper. Cinematography was by 7-time Oscar nominee Roger Deakins, ASC,with Guild camera assistantsAndy Harris,Matthew Haskins, andZack Shultz.

Cyrus -The Duplass brothers return to Sundance with their singular brand of filmmaking, suffused with pathos, romance, irony, and a dollop of horror. Alone and acutely depressed, having just learned of his ex-wife’s wedding plans, John encounters beautiful and charming Molly at a party. The two get along famously and launch a passionate affair, until Molly’s 21-year-old son, Cyrus, enters the scene. Will Molly and Cyrus’s deep and idiosyncratic bond leave room for John? Cinematographer Jas Shelton leads a full ICG crew that includedoperators Tod Campbell andTom Clancey, 1st A.C.’s Keith JonesandRick Lamb, 2nd A.C.Ron Elliotand RED camera technicianGavin Wynn.

The Extra Man–Sundance veteranTerry Stacey, ASC,returns once again, working with writer/directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini for this New York comedy about a down-and-out playwright, who escorts wealthy widows in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, taking a young aspiring writer under his wing. The cast includes Katie Holmes, John C. Reilly, and Kevin Kline. The Local 600 crew working with Stacey includedoperator Oliver Cary, 1st A.C. Craig Pressgrove, 2nd A.C.Linda Slater, loaderAhnna Lee, and unit stills shooterJoJo Whilden.

Jack Goes Boating -Philip Seymour Hoffman stars and directs this romantic comedy about a limo driver’s blind date sparking a tale of love, betrayal, friendship, and grace between two working-class New York City couples. Shot by Mott Hupfel IIIwith a New York based crew that included assistants David Flanigan, ,Dan HerseyLarry Huston, Elizabeth Singer and Kyle Repka, Guillaume Renberghandled motion control and remote operator duties, whileCraig Haagensen operated A-camera. David Knox was the underwater director of photography andK.C. Baileywas unit stills.

Nowhere Boy–Seamus McGarvey, BSC,goes behind the lens for this U.K. story about a teenaged John Lennon confronting wrenching family secrets as he finds his musical voice in late 1950s Liverpool, England. Starring Aaron Johnson and Kristin Scott Thomas.

Please Give-Director and screenwriter Nicole Holofcener returns to Sundance with this comedic story set in New York City about a husband and wife who butt heads with the granddaughters of the elderly woman who lives next door. Shot byYaron Orbachwith assistantsSpencer Gillis,Robert DiGiacomo, andBrett Walters,operators Jeff MuhlstockandAfton Grant handled Steadicam chores, Ludovic Litteewas the B-camera operator andPitor Redlinski was the still photographer.

The Runaways-

In 1970s LA, a tough teenager named Joan Jett connects with an eccentric producer to form an all-girl band that would launch her career and make rock history. Starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning, the indie feature was shot byBenoit Debiewith assistants Jay Hardie,Randy Stone,Forrest Thurmanand Tony Villalobos.Michael Stumpfhandled A-camera and Steadicam, with additional Steadicam by Andy Shuttleworth. Stills were byDavid Moir.

Twelve– Director Joel Schumacher comes to Sundance with this chronicle of the highs and lows of privileged kids on Manhattan’s Upper East Side that involves sex, drugs and murder. Kiefer Sutherland and 50 Cent head up the cast.Cinematographer Steven Fierberg, ASC, was behind the lens with a Guild crew that included assistants Rene Crout, Rob KochandElizabeth Singer, D.I.T. Sam Kretcher, operators Chris Hayes and Alex Jarnagin.

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Armless– New York based Guild member Jonathan Millerwas the operator and additional cinematographer for this dark comedy about a man who has Body Integrity Identity Disorder (a real-life psychological condition), which drives him to find a doctor who will cut off his arms. The man’s wife thinks he’s having an affair, and he can’t tell anyone his dark secret. Miller says the micro-budget ($100,000) project was shot in 15 days with a skeleton crew. “We shot on an HDX900,” Miller states. “The camera starts out on dolly and sticks and as the story gets crazier we were handheld for the final act.”

SPOTLIGHT (new section for 2010)

Mother & Child – Xavier Grobet, ASC,shot writer/director Rodrigo García’s story about the lives of three women – a physical therapist, the daughter she gave up at birth three decades ago, and an African American woman seeking to adopt a child of her own – that intersect in surprising ways. The strong cast includes Naomi Watts, Annette Bening, Jimmy Smits, and Samuel L. Jackson.

Countdown to Zero–Robert Chappell was one of five shooters to photograph Lucy Walker’s fascinating and frightening exploration of the dangers of nuclear weapons. The documentary feature exposes a variety of present day threats and features insights from a host of international experts and world leaders who advocate total global disarmament.

Teenage Paparazzo–Adrian Grenier presents this documentary about a 13-year-old paparazzi boy who snaps a photo of Grenier, leading the actor to explore the effects of celebrity on culture. Steven Fierberg, ASCwas one of the cameramen on this multi-year project.

PARK CITY AT MIDNIGHT

Buried –Eduard Graushot director Rodrigo Cortes’ film about a U.S. contractor working in Iraq, who awakes to find he is buried alive inside a coffin. With only a lighter and a cell phone, it’s a race against time to escape this claustrophobic death trap. Ryan Reynolds stars in a film Grau describes as, “an absolute technical and narrative challenge,” that overtakes Hitchcock´s Lifeboat for the Guinness world record of the most contained movie ever produced!

Frozen -Will Barrattshot this story for director Adam Green about three skiers who are mistakenly stranded on a chairlift and forced to make life-or-death choices that prove more perilous than staying put and freezing to death. The 1st A.C. wasDavid “D.R.” Rhineer.

HIGH school–Mitchell Amundsen shot story about Jr., about a random drug test that coincides with a high school valedictorian’s first hit of pot. The offbeat cast working for director John Stalberg included Adrien Brody and Michael Chiklis. Michigan locations throughout with a Guild crew supporting Amundsen of 1st A.C. Andy Hoen, 2nd A.C.’s Will Brickand Gregg Horvath, loaderNick Gilbert, and still photographerNeil Jacobs.

The Violent Kind– James Laxtonshot this feature story about two second-generation members of an outlaw biker gang, Cody and Q, who take a break from their busy schedule of sex, drugs, and stompin’ fools to attend a party at a secluded cabin. The soirée soon goes to hell, people start dying, and a fine biker mama gets possessed by . . . well, by something foul indeed. It’s all more perverse fun from the utterly demented minds of writers/directors the Butcher Brothers (aka Phil Flores and Mitchell Altieri). Reuniting with much of the cast from their cult favorite The Hamiltons, the Butchers continue to surprise and offend in delightfully equal measures.

NEW FRONTIER

ODDSAC – Local 600 young gunRyan Samul, who screened The Missing Person at Sundance 2009, returns with this experimental narrative, directed by Daniel Perez, which is infused with the band Animal Collective’s aural and musical sensibilities.

U.S. DRAMATIC SHORTS

Gone to the Dogs –Quenell Joneswas the camera operator on director/screenwriter Liz Tuccillo’s short film about a dinner party that turns ugly when one of the guests brings her dog along.

Laredo, Texas –Two-time Emerging Cinematographers Award HonoreeEduardo Mayenhits Sundance with this short documentary-style film, written and directed by Topaz Adizes, that takes place in the border town of Laredo, Texas. Sam trains Juan for his first day at his new job, fixing pay phones. However, tensions boil as Sam suspects that Juan is an undocumented worker.

Little Accidents–Cinematographer Rob Hauer, along with A.C.’s Jason Cleary, Chris Wessinger,and Cai Hall, shot director Sara Colangelo’s short film about a desperate young factory worker who recruits a mentally disabled ex-boyfriend to steal a pregnancy test. Hauer used 35mm anamorphic (Kodak 5229) with 100 percent skip bleach applied to the negative. Other IATSE members involved in the shoot includedKey Grip Brian Deutschof Local 80, andBest Boy Grip Dawn Richards and Best Boy Electric Fred Young, both with Local 481.

Para Fuera –ICG director of photography David Morrisonteams with filmmaker Nicholas Jasenovec (Paper Hearts) for this intimate portrait of Dr. Richard J. Bing on his 100th birthday. Para Fuera is the story of an accomplished man, his wealth of knowledge and the ultimate realization of what is truly important. The film has also been selected to screen on You Tube in conjunction with the festival allowing Guild members to see the 7-minute short on-line.

The Poodle Trainer–Cinematographer and Emmy Award winnerMarc Greenfield teams up with DGA director Vince Malone for this non-fiction profile of Irina Markova, a solitary Russian poodle trainer who reveals her transcendent relationship with her dogs, the childhood tragedy that sparked a lifetime of working with animals, and the welcome isolation behind the red velvet curtains of the circus.

ADDED FILMS

The Kids are Alright –From Sundance veteran Lisa Cholodenko (Laurel Canyon, High Art) comes this tale about two children, conceived by artificial insemination, who bring their birth father into their family life. The stellar cast includes Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, and Annette Bening. Shot by Igor Jadue-Lillowith an ICG team that included A.C.’s Mark Figueroa,Leoncio “Loncho” Provoste,Gaston Richmond,and loaderAaron Ticheron.

The Romantics–Sundance producing veteran Gail Niederhoffer (Grace is Gone, Lonesome Jim, Dedication) directs a film based on her own novel – a generational comedy that takes place over the course of one night at a deluxe seaside wedding. The director of photography was Sam Levy,with a Local 600 crew made up of 1st A.C. Nicola Benizzi, 2nd A.C. David Feeney-Mosier, loader Dan Merrill,JoJo WhildenSLAMDANCE

Local 600 shooterDavid McFarlandhas two features premiering at Slamdance 2010: Cummings Farm is an awkwardly hilarious farce that centers on six people casually deciding to get together for an evening of group sex. Set on the bayou of south Louisiana at an old strawberry farm, the film follows characters taking their last steps away from sexual freedom and irresponsibility into committed and monogamous relationships - some more reluctantly than others. Although the participants initially act casually about the affair, as the insane prospect of actually having to go through with it approaches, their true colors shine. Drones features Brian Dilks as an office worker, who spends his days at OmniLink in comforting monotony; facilitating the movement of product around the country, faxing, copying, joking with his best friend, Clark, and harmlessly flirting with fellow cubicle-mate, Amy. After discovering an improbable secret about his best friend, everything in Brian’s safe life of workplace detachment is no longer an option. Close encounters of the office kind, like sales or intergalactic war, are an uncertain business.

X- DANCE

Academy Award-nominated director of photographyDon Burgess(Spiderman, Forrest Gump, Contact, Terminator 3, The Polar Express, Castaway, and The Book of Eli) teams up with Chris Woods (who has directed over 400 commercial campaigns for clients like Jeep, Budweiser, Corona, Toyota, Visa, and Mountain Dew) for this exciting interactive panel discussion at the X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival (Jan. 21-26, Salt Lake City). Launched in 2001 with the support of major sponsors, X-Dance has grown to become the premier action sports film festival in the world. While the films and the athletes change from year to year, the mission of X-Dance remains constant: To nurture the growth of action sports filmmaking and to honor achievement on both sides of the camera. Sponsored by GoPro Cameras, the panel discussion is January 23, 4:30 p.m., at the Off-Broadway Theater (272 South Main St.) located across from the Gallivan Trax stop. A full X-Dance film schedule and event listing can be found at: www.x-dance.com

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71st BRITISH ACADEMY FILM AWARDS

18 February 2018. Royal Albert Hall, London, BAFTAs honor the best national and foreign films of 2017.

32nd ASC AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIVEMENT

The American Society of Cinematographers celebrates the exceptional careers of Russell Carpenter, Russell Boyd, Alan Caso and Stephen Lighthill at annual Awards for Outstanding Achievement.

In recognition of their special contributions to the art of cinematography, the American Society of Cinematographers has named four honorees who will be feted at the 32nd ASC Awards for Outstanding Achievement.

Russell Carpenter, ASC will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award;

Russell Boyd, ASC, ACS will earn the International Award;

Alan Caso, ASC will be bestowed the Career Achievement in Television Award;

Stephen Lighthill, ASC will take home the Presidents Award.

The presentations will be made at the annual ASC Awards gala on February 17, 2018, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland, just steps away from the ASC Clubhouse.

90TH OSCARS NOMINEES

ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY

Blade Runner 2049, Roger A. Deakins

Darkest Hour, Bruno Delbonnel

Dunkirk, Hoyte van Hoytema

Mudbound, Rachel Morrison

The Shape of Water, Dan Laustsen

ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING

Dunkirk, Christopher Nolan

Get Out, Jordan Peele

Lady Bird, Greta Gerwig

Phantom Thread, Paul Thomas Anderson

The Shape of Water, Guillermo del Toro

BEST MOTION PICTURE OF THE YEAR

Call Me by Your Name

Darkest Hour

Dunkirk

Get Out

Lady Bird

Phantom Thread

The Post

The Shape of Water

Three Billboards outside Ebbing

ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION DESIGN

Beauty and the Beast

Blade Runner 2049

Darkest Hour

Dunkirk

The Shape of Water

The 90th Oscars®, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.

ARRI LARGE FORMAT CAMERA SYSTEM UNVEILED AT BSC EXPO

ARRI Large Format Camera System. This is a stand alone, 64 reprint of the ARRI LF Special Report from FDTimes, February 2018 Issue 86. 9MB PDF here.

CATE BLANCHETT, JURY PRESIDENT OF THE FESTIVAL DE CANNES 2018

Australian actor Cate Blanchett is to be President of the Jury of the 71st edition of the Festival de Cannes which will be taking place in May 2018.

“I have been to Cannes in many guises over the years; as an actress, producer, in the marketplace, the Gala-sphere and in Competition,” she declared, “but never solely for the sheer pleasure of watching the cornucopia of films this great festival harbours.”

"I am humbled by the privilege and responsibility of presiding over this year's jury,” she continued. “This festival plays a pivotal role in bringing the world together to celebrate story; that strange and vital endeavour that all peoples share, understand and crave."

Pierre Lescure, Festival de Cannes President and Thierry Frémaux, General Delegate, said: "We are delighted to welcome such a rare and unique artist whose talent and convictions enrich both screen and stage. Our conversations from this autumn tell us she will be a committed President, a passionate woman and a big-hearted spectator.”

During the early days of World War II, with the fall of France imminent, Britain faces its darkest hour as the threat of invasion looms. As the seemingly unstoppable Nazi forces advance, and with the Allied army cornered on the beaches of Dunkirk, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the leadership of the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman).

While maneuvering his political rivals, he must confront the ultimate choice: negotiate with Hitler and save the British people at a terrible cost or rally the nation and fight on against incredible odds.

10 SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENTS TO BE HONORED WITH ACADEMY AWARDS®

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that 10 scientific and technical achievements represented by 34 individual award recipients, as well as one organization, will be honored at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation on Saturday, February 10, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills.

“This year we are happy to honor a very international group of technologists for their innovative and outstanding accomplishments,” said Ray Feeney, Academy Award® recipient and chair of the Scientific and Technical Awards Committee. “These individuals have significantly contributed to the ongoing evolution of motion pictures, and their efforts continue to empower the creativity of our industry.”

Unlike other Academy Awards to be presented this year, achievements receiving Scientific and Technical Awards need not have been developed and introduced during 2017. Rather, the achievements must demonstrate a proven record of contributing significant value to the process of making motion pictures.

The Academy Awards for scientific and technical achievements are:

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS (ACADEMY CERTIFICATES)

To Jason Smith and Jeff White for the original design, and to Rachel Rose and Mike Jutan for the architecture and engineering, of the BlockParty procedural rigging system at Industrial Light & Magic.

To Joe Mancewicz, Matt Derksen and Hans Rijpkema for the design, architecture and implementation of the Rhythm & Hues Construction Kit rigging system.

This toolset provides a novel approach to character rigging that features topological independence, continuously editable rigs and deformation workflows with shape-preserving surface relaxation, enabling fifteen years of improvements to production efficiency and animation quality.

To Alex Powell for the design and engineering, to Jason Reisig for the interaction design, and to Martin Watt and Alex Wells for the high-performance execution engine of the Premo character animation system at DreamWorks Animation.

To Rob Jensen for the foundational design and continued development, to Thomas Hahn for the animation toolset, and to George ElKoura, Adam Woodbury and Dirk Van Gelder for the high-performance execution engine of the Presto Animation System at Pixar Animation Studios.

Presto allows artists to work interactively in scene context with full-resolution geometric models and sophisticated rig controls, and has significantly increased the productivity of character animators at Pixar.

SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING AWARDS (ACADEMY PLAQUES)

To John Coyle, Brad Hurndell, Vikas Sathaye and Shane Buckham for the concept, design, engineering and implementation of the Shotover K1 Camera System.

To Jeff Lait, Mark Tucker, Cristin Barghiel and John Lynch for their contributions to the design and architecture of the Houdini visual effects and animation system.

Houdini’s dynamics framework and workflow management tools have helped it become the industry standard for bringing natural phenomena, destruction and other digital effects to the screen.

To Bill Spitzak and Jonathan Egstad for the visionary design, development and stewardship of the Nuke compositing system.

Built for production at Digital Domain, Nuke has become a ubiquitous and flexible tool used across the motion picture industry, enabling novel and sophisticated workflows at an unprecedented scale.

To Abigail Brady, Jon Wadelton and Jerry Huxtable for their significant contributions to the architecture and extensibility of the Nuke compositing system.

Expanded as a commercial product at The Foundry, Nuke is a comprehensive, versatile and stable system that has established itself as the backbone of compositing and image processing pipelines across the motion picture industry.

To Leonard Chapman for the overall concept, design and development, to Stanislav Gorbatov for the electronic system design, and to David Gasparian and Souhail Issa for the mechanical design and integration of the Hydrascope telescoping camera crane systems.

With its fully waterproof construction, the Hydrascope has greatly advanced crane technology and versatility by enabling precise long-travel multi-axis camera movement in, out of and through fresh or salt water.

ACADEMY AWARD OF MERIT (OSCAR STATUETTE)

To Mark Elendt and Side Effects Software for the creation and development of the Houdini visual effects and animation system.

With more than twenty years of continual innovation, Houdini has delivered the power of procedural methods to visual effects artists, making it the industry standard for bringing natural phenomena, destruction and other digital effects to the screen.

GORDON E. SAWYER AWARD (OSCAR STATUETTE)

Jonathan Erland

Presented to an individual in the motion picture industry whose technological contributions have brought credit to the industry.

The 90th Oscars® will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.

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BAND PRO ONE WORLD OPEN HOUSE 2017

Band Pro One World Open House 2017 featuring vendors and services under a Venetian Carnival setting.

Oscar winner DoP Claudio Miranda ASC was the guest of honor for his ongoing contributions to the art of cinematography.

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7 FEATURES ADVANCE IN RACE FOR MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING OSCAR®

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that seven films remain in competition in the Makeup and Hairstyling category for the 90th Academy Awards®.

The films are listed below in alphabetical order:

Bright

Darkest Hour

Ghost in the Shell

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2

I,Tonya

Victoria & Abdul

On Saturday, January 6, 2018, all members of the Academy’s Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch will be invited to view 10-minute excerpts from each of the seven shortlisted films. Following the screenings, members will vote to nominate three films for final Oscar® consideration.

Nominations for the 90th Academy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

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10 DOCUMENTARY SHORTS ON 2017 OSCARS® SHORTLIST

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that the field of Documentary Short Subject contenders for the 90th Academy Awards® has been narrowed to 10 films, of which 5 will earn Oscar® nominations.

Voters from the Academy’s Documentary Branch viewed this year’s 77 eligible entries and submitted their ballots to PricewaterhouseCoopers for tabulation.

The 10 films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies:

“Alone,” The New York Times

“Edith+Eddie,” Heart is Red and Kartemquin Films

“Heaven Is a Traffic Jam on the 405,” Stiefel & Co.

“Heroin(e),” A Netflix Original Documentary in association with The Center for Investigative Reporting, A Requisite Media Production.

“Kayayo – The Living Shopping Baskets,” Integral Film

“Knife Skills,” TFL Films

“116 Cameras,” Birdling Films

“Ram Dass, Going Home,” Further Pictures

“Ten Meter Tower,” Plattform Produktion

“Traffic Stop,” Q-Ball Productions

Nominations for the 90th Academy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CINEMATOGRAPHERS

The American Society of Cinematographers is a non-profit association dedicated to advancing the art of filmmaking. Since its charter in 1919, the ASC has been committed to educating aspiring filmmakers and others about the art and craft of cinematography; it accomplishes this by publishing the internationally renowned magazine American Cinematographer and the venerable American Cinematographer Manual, through seminars at schools and industry events, and via one-on-one mentoring. ASC members volunteer their time for such activities.

KODAK CINEMATOGRAPHER'S FIELD GUIDE (pdf)

This pocket-sized publication provides up-to-date and easy-to- use information about all KODAK Motion Picture Camera Films and several related subjects. We designed the book to help you choose and order the right films for your needs and to help you use the films most effectively. The guide is divided into five major sections for easy reference: * Motion Picture Camera Films * Filter Information * Tips and Techniques * Formats and Packaging * Ordering Raw Stock

SOCIETY OF CAMERA OPERATORS

The principal purpose of the SOC is to recognize and nurture excellence in the field of camera operation and, secondarily, in the allied camera crafts, and to encourage development of both technology and production methods which will help our members achieve that excellence

CINEMATOGRAPHY NEWS!!

What is ACES? The Academy Color Encoding System (ACES) is becoming the industry standard for managing color throughout the life cycle of a motion picture or television production. From image capture through editing, VFX, mastering, public presentation, archiving and future remastering, ACES insures a consistent color experience that preserves the filmmaker’s creative vision.

INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHERS GUILD

The International Cinematographers Guild represents the most talented camera professionals in the world. The technicians and artisans in our union are the creators of the visual images on the big screen, the television screen and - as we move into the 21st century - our computer screen. That's why we're so excited about offering this site to our members, everyone in our industry and to people everywhere who want to know more about what we do. International Cinematographers Guild members - Directors of Photography, Camera Operators and Assistants, Computer Graphics Specialists, Visual Effects Supervisors, Still Photographers and more - are part of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.

THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF CINEMATOGRAPHY

The British Society of Cinematographers is an educational, social and professional organisation. Since its formation in 1949 its prime objective has been to promote and encourage the highest standards in the art and craft of cinematography. Our membership, which is by invitation only, comprises of some of the most talented Directors of Photography and Camera Operators in the United Kingdom. It also encompasses many distinguished friends and patrons from the film and television industry.

IMAGO> EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF CINEMATOGRAPHERS

IMAGO is the European Federation of Cinematographers, a collaborative, global umbrella for the world´s Cinematographers Societies.

Wratten-Conversion Filters for Color Films

These filters are intended for usewhenever significant changes inthe color temperature of theillumination are required (forexample, daylight to artificial light).The filter may be positionedbetween the light source and otherelements of the system or over thecamera lens.*These values are approximate.Check critical work accurately,especially ifyou use more thanone filter.

CAMERIMAGE 2017. NOV.11-18. BYDGOSZCZ, POLAND

The International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography. CAMERIMAGE is the greatest and most recognized festival dedicated to the art of cinematography and its creators - cinematographers.

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY 89TH ACADEMY AWARDS

Congratulations to Linus Sandgren FSF, winner of the 89th Academy Awards for Best Cinematography for his creative work on La La Land.

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS

Congratulations to James Laxton, winner of the 2017 Spirit Award for Best Cinematography for his creative work on MOONLIGHT.

CINE GEAR EXPO - LOS ANGELES 2017

Cine Gear Expo 2017 is the premier annual event for professionals engaged in the technology, entertainment and media industry. The show lasts four days in Los Angeles this June in Hollywood, California.

LA JOLLA INT. FASHION FILM FESTIVAL

2017 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARD WINNERS

CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARDS SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2017

U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Best Cinematography
Daniel Landin, DOP
THE YELLOW BIRDS

For a complete list of nominees, visit the official Oscars website, www.oscar.com.

Academy members from each of the 17 branches vote to determine the nominees in their respective categories - actors nominate actors, film editors nominate film editors, etc. In the Animated Feature Film and Foreign Language Film categories, nominees are selected by a vote of multi-branch screening committees. All voting members are eligible to select the Best Picture nominees.

Active members of the Academy are eligible to vote for the winners in all 24 categories beginning Monday, February 13 through Tuesday, February 21.

The 89th Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.

WHITE INK. THE MOVIE

White Ink The Movie. True love always brings you a second chance, whether you believe you deserve it or not.

70TH FESTIVAL DE CANNES

A dancing Claudia Cardinale is the image representing the official poster of the 70th Festival de Cannes running from 17th to 28th of May. ‘I am honoured and proud to be flying the flag for the 70th Festival de Cannes,’ says Claudia Cardinale, and delighted with this choice of photo. With Monica Bellucci as Mistress of Ceremonies and Pedro Almodóvar as the President of the Jury, the Festival de Cannes will kick off on Wednesday May 17th.